Xiaomi today launched a slew of gadgets ahead of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The lineup includes a camera-focused flagship smartphone, an AirTag-like tracker, a new Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch, and an ultra-slim power bank.
The China-based company has partnered with camera maker Leica to co-brand its Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone. As part of the partnership, it is using Leica lenses and creating filters in the style of the German camera company. The phone has a 50-megapixel main sensor with an F/1.67 aperture and a 1-inch sensor. But the main attraction is the 200-megapixel telephoto camera that has a variable focal length of 75mm-100mm equivalent, allowing for optical zoom between 3.2x and 4.3x. The phone also has a 50 MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
The phone packs a 6,000 mAh battery, with the Chinese version featuring a larger 6,800mAh battery. It supports charging using a 90W USB PD-PPS wired standard and Xiaomi’s Hypercharge wireless tech at 50W. The device has a 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display protected by Xiaomi’s own Shield Glass 3.0. It is powered by Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor.
Xiaomi is also releasing a special Leica edition phone to celebrate 100 years of the camera company. The device has a durable aluminum-alloy body with a nickel-anodized finish and a dedicated Leica software theme. It features a rotating ring that mimics zoom on a physical camera. The special edition also includes a “Leica Essential mode,” which has filters that recreate photos in the style of Leica M9 and Leica M3 cameras.
The company launched the standard Xiaomi 17 with a larger 6,330 mAh battery, which can be charged at 100W using the company’s HyperCharge tech.
Xiaomi is also launching two photography add-ons for the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. The 17 Ultra Photography Kit is a Bluetooth-connected snap-on that has a two-stage shutter button and a video recording button. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro aims to mimic a physical camera with a leather finish, a video recording button, a detachable shutter button, and zoom control. This kit snaps on using a USB-C connection and has its own 2,000 mAh battery. It also enables a new fastshot mode on the phone.
Through this launch, the company is making these devices available in the EU and the UK. The Xiaomi 17 starts at €999, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra starts at €1,499. The Leica edition, with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, is priced at €1,999. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit is priced at €99.99, and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra Photography Kit Pro is priced at €199.99.
Apart from phones, the company launched several other devices. Xiaomi said that its Electric Scooter 6 Ultra has 1200W peak power and 75km of range. The scooter has 12-inch all-terrain tires with front and rear disc brakes and a three-inch TFT display. It starts at €329.99, with the top version priced at €799.99.
The company launched a new Xiaomi Tag, an AirTag-like device that works with both Apple Find My and Google Android Find Hub. The tag weighs just 10 grams and has a button cell battery that lasts over a year. It can play a sound remotely to help locate it. The tag is priced at €14.9 for one and €49.99 for a pack of four.
Xiaomi also released a slim power bank with just 6mm of thickness. It weighs 98 grams and has a 5,000 mAh battery capacity. It can charge devices at 22.5W through a wired connection and at 15W wirelessly. The magnetic power bank can stick to supporting phones like iPhones for wireless charging. It is priced at €59.99 in black and silver, with an orange colorway priced at €64.99.
The new Xiaomi Watch 5 smartwatch has a 930mAh battery that could last up to six days. It features a round 1.54-inch AMOLED display and supports gestures to dismiss calls or alarms. The watch can prepare a health report in 60 seconds using metrics like heart rate, blood oxygen, stress levels, and sleep data. The watch is priced at €299.99.
Finally, the company launched Redmi Buds 8 Pro earbuds priced at €69.9. They feature active noise cancellation and offer up to 33 hours of battery life.